Being Human with Steve Cuss How to Stay Human-Sized: Managing Anxiety, Reactivity, and Faith with Steve Cuss & Clarissa Moll
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Nov 3, 2025 Clarissa Moll, a producer and moderator for Christianity Today podcasts, joins Steve Cuss to delve into living 'human-sized' in our faith and relationships. They discuss how anxiety can distort our perception, pushing us to either dominate or retreat. Clarissa shares insights on recognizing our triggers and reactivity while Steve highlights the importance of grounding ourselves in spiritual practices. They also reflect on biblical lessons, particularly from Zacchaeus, showcasing the value of balance in responding to life's challenges.
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What It Means To Be Human-Sized
- Being human-sized means neither dominating others nor shrinking away; it's the balanced middle where you can be your true self.
- In that state you notice God, have nothing to prove, and can vulnerably trust others.
Airline Confrontation Reveals Reactivity
- Steve blocked a family in an airport aisle to enforce his value of courtesy and later learned the girl was having a panic attack.
- The moment exposed how his anxiety-created narrative made him judge and act out of a false reality.
Anxiety's Competing Gospel
- Anxiety speaks a competing gospel that says you're alone and must fix everything yourself.
- That voice creates a false reality that pushes you to either dominate or self-protect, obscuring what is actually true.
